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Haunting Humanities draws Lawrence crowd for spooky, science fair-style fun
Haunting Humanities was back this year to frighten, entertain and educate community members during the Halloween season.
B.L.A.C.K. Lawrence to host Black storytelling event with Spencer Museum of Art
A local collective of Black artists is set to lead an interactive event with poetry and music, including an open mic, to celebrate Black storytelling.
Lawrence High students to put on Chesty’s Haunted House, a fundraiser for the science department
Students of Lawrence High School are planning spooky science fun for those who attend their Halloween-themed fundraiser on Sunday.
Renowned trumpeter and Lawrence school district band teacher earn Lied Center honors
The Lied Center has named Terence Blanchard, Grammy Award-winning composer and trumpeter, and Melissa Smith, assistant director of bands at Free State High School and West Middle School, as this season’s IMPACT Award winners.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Oct. 24, 2023 (Sponsored post)
”Here are this week’s Raven bestsellers, a fantastic mix of new releases (#1) and older favorites (#2 and #8). Jonathan Lethem leads the pack with his excellent new ’Brooklyn Crime Novel,’” the Raven Book Store writes.
KU kicks off homecoming week festivities; here are the upcoming events
KU is celebrating its 111th homecoming this week, and numerous events are planned on the theme of “Rah Rah Jayhawk.”
Douglas County to hold meeting on open space plan
Members of the Lawrence and Douglas County community are invited to learn about the county’s open space planning progress and share their feedback during an open house this week.
City eyes changes to Mass Street from 14th to 23rd; community meeting coming up
The City of Lawrence is studying options to change a stretch of Massachusetts Street with a goal of better accommodating drivers, people on foot, wheelchair users, bicyclists and transit riders.
First day of Maple Leaf Festival draws big crowds to Baldwin City
Community members from Baldwin City and beyond converged downtown Saturday for the first day of the annual Maple Leaf Festival.
KU’s Black Alumni Network to honor 18 innovators and emerging leaders during homecoming week
The KU Black Alumni Network will soon honor 11 leaders and innovators, as well as seven young alumni who are showing promise as emerging leaders.
‘Haunting Humanities’ event to imitate spooky science fair
Community members are invited to get spooked by history, literature, language and culture during an upcoming humanities festival in downtown Lawrence.
Undead walk the streets of Lawrence during Zombie Walk
The Lawrence Zombie Walk on Thursday drew undead of all ages to downtown Lawrence to walk up and down Mass Street looking to sate their appetites for brains.
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